Hybrid Senior Account Director, Events

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About the role

  • Senior Account Director managing B2B corporate events for Verve agency. Leading strategic client relationships and overseeing high-impact event production with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain deep relationships with complex, multi-stakeholder clients, acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders.
  • Listen to and influence clients and internal stakeholders effectively.
  • Act as a Hybrid Producer with deep knowledge of AV, stage design, and event technology, ensuring technical solutions.
  • Work closely with internal and external experts in production to find the best way to produce a build.
  • Maintain a laser focus on project margins, ensuring every event is delivered profitably without sacrificing quality.
  • Lead client growth and pitches and will have proven experience of identifying opportunities, growing accounts and winning new business.
  • Conduct regular appraisals, set clear KPIs, and build bespoke development plans to nurture the team.
  • Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities within the B2B corporate sector to expand the agency’s footprint.

Requirements

  • Significant B2B Event Experience: Minimum of 8 years in a live events agency environment, specifically focused on B2B corporate sectors.
  • The “Hybrid” Edge: Strong background in production. You should know your way around lighting, ROS, AV, and a complex CAD drawing.
  • Executive Relationships: Proven history of developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at the director/C-suite level.
  • Proven Pitch Winner: A track record of leading and winning high-value RFPs and pitches.
  • Financial Mastery: Expert-level ability to manage seven-figure budgets, execute procurement strategy, negotiate high-value contracts, and deliver strong profit margins.
  • Operational Resilience: A love for being on-site and the demonstrated ability to remain calm, decisive, and authoritative when facing complex challenges under extreme pressure.
  • A True Leader: Exceptional ability to work with and inspire people, leading by example and fostering a positive, solution-oriented atmosphere regardless of the demands.

Benefits

  • Working with the best in the business
  • Great company culture (really!) and fantastic office environment
  • Year round CSR programmes and opportunity
  • Diversity and Inclusion programmes
  • Sustainability Mandate (Verve is IS02012 certified)
  • Volunteering projects
  • Give Back mentoring experiences
  • Active Social activities
  • Health Insurance after 1 years service
  • Phone bill paid (up to £60 per month)
  • Fully paid loyalty month off after three years of service within the company
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme with free access to mental health resources
  • Hybrid working. Minimum 3/4 days from the office
  • New Business Incentive Scheme from day one
  • Employee Referral Incentive Policy
  • Season ticket Loans
  • Cycle to work scheme

Job title

Senior Account Director, Events

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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